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> Cancer drugs, emerging markets boost Roche sales. Article
> PerkinElmer has struck a deal to buy Signature Genomic Laboratories for $90 million. For PerkinElmer, the buyout offers a chance to beef up its presence in genetic testing services and molecular diagnostics. Release
> Roche plans to push ahead and file for approval of TDM-1, a closely-watched breast cancer therapy with blockbuster potential. The company hopes to win an expedited approval either later this year or in early 2011. Report
> FDA gets impatient in Apotex warning letter. Article
> VaxGen has struck a deal to acquire diaDexus in an all-stock deal. DiaDexus is private diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of patent-protected in vitro diagnostic products addressing unmet needs in cardiovascular disease. Release
> Shares of Avanir Pharmaceuticals surged on news of its plan to file a response to the FDA soon on its neurological drug Zenvia. Story
And Finally... A cat can recognize a face faster and more efficiently than a supercomputer. That's one reason a feline brain is the model for a biologically-inspired computer project involving the University of Michigan. Release